Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant in Emergency Medicine

Arc Health/Pinnacle Emergency Medical Group is currently seeking a full-time Urgent Care/Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider (APP) for our Tribal partner clinic in Chinle, AZ. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to rural, Tribal, and underserved healthcare, possess a compassionate and mission-driven approach to social medicine, and be interested in joining a dynamic and potentially disruptive social healthcare enterprise.

Practice Description:

• Flexible Schedule: 7 on/7 off option, Monday–Friday, weekends/12-hour shifts (Shift times: 8am-8pm, 10am-10pm, and 1pm-1am)
• 10-12 patients per day
• EMR: RPMS
• Support staff includes multiple RNs, Case Managers, Medical Assistants, LPNs, and Medical Receptionists.

Requirements:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year of experience in urgent care or emergency medicine.
• Maintain certifications in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC).
• Comfortable with a range of duties, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care needs, initiating treatments and medications, administering therapeutic and emergency measures, assisting in policy and procedure review, and consulting with providers and other healthcare professionals.
• Completed a US residency program.
• No lapse in practice > 6 months leading up to assignment.

About the Location: Chinle Comprehensive Health Center is situated in the Navajo Nation in Chinle, Arizona, near Canyon De Chelly National Monument. Serving as the healthcare hub for the region, this 60-bed hospital provides healthcare services to approximately 37,000 active users. The community embraces strong Navajo cultural traditions, offering opportunities to learn the Navajo language and traditional Navajo medicine.

The service unit is located on the Colorado Plateau, which provides excellent opportunities for outdoor activities such as photography, hiking, running, road biking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking. Canyon de Chelly National Monument, just 5 miles from the hospital, offers breathtaking landscapes and recreational activities.